Canine/Feline Breeds & Life Stages (2)

Question 1

What is brachycephalic syndrome?

Answer 1

the combination of elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and everted laryngeal saccules

Question 2

What color is this cat?

Answer 2

tortoiseshell

Question 3

What kind of skull do Abyssinian and Somali cats have?

Answer 3

dolichocephalic

Question 4

When is a cat considered senior?

Answer 4

> 10 years

Question 5

We always start a physical exam with a detailed _______

Answer 5

history

Question 6

During all life stages, we should discuss _______ with pet owners

Answer 6

zoonotic diseases

Question 7

When can you start deworming? Heartworm prevention? Flea and tick?

Answer 7

deworm: 2 weeks and in 2 week increments until started on year-round control

heartworm: usually around 8 weeks

flea and tick: usually 6-8 weeks

Question 8

Which diseases are these cats predisposed to: Persians, Maine Coon, sphynx?

Answer 8

persian: PKD
maine coon: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
sphynx: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Question 9

What is the difference between an inherited disease versus a predisposed one?

Answer 9

inherited: from genetics

predisposed: might get because of genetic conformation

example: Daschunds have long backs (inherited) so they are predisposed to IVDD

Question 10